Guild Quarter Peal Week
31st October – 8th November 47 successful quarter peals were rung during the week. The majority scored were Doubles (20), followed by Triples (15), Caters (5), Major (3), Royal (2)
12 November 2026
31st October – 8th November 47 successful quarter peals were rung during the week. The majority scored were Doubles (20), followed by Triples (15), Caters (5), Major (3), Royal (2)
Julian Newman, who was elected Guild Secretary at the AGM in May, brings more than 30 years of ringing experience as well as a lifelong enthusiasm for the Guild, its
To make communications easier for our Thursday morning Practices at Bradpole Ringing Centre, we’ve created three new WhatsApp groups, one for each session. Follow any of the links below on
Guild Quarter Peal Week runs from Saturday 31st October until Sunday 8th November and includes the weekends at either end which gives us time to ring even more quarters! This
2026 is Devizes branch 125th anniversary year, and many of its experienced ringers are attempting quarter peals on four of the area’s towers – including three within earshot of each
REPORT OF RINGING DAY SEPT 2026 A very successful 6 Bell striking competition and ringing day was held on 19th September at Elizabeth College in Guernsey. Ringers from across the
On Saturday 10th October, we had a well-attended practice at two six-bell towers near Sherborne. Everyone managed to navigate the staircase and trapdoor at Leigh and our ringing entertained the
Sue Carter, Training Officer West Dorset Branch, led a basic Raising and Lowering course at the Bradpole Training Centre over 2 afternoons for 7 new learners. Ably assisted by 8
The purpose of this article is not for the SDGR to tell any ringer what to do, but to update all our members on the latest position of the churches
Mark Symonds, vice Chair of the West Dorset Branch, joined Bridport ringers on their outing at South Perrott to present Ken Lessey with his Certificate for 50 Years membership of